SilliDazi

Hi Shannah, I had babies, so my tummy has hung. It is hard to buy shirts for me because I am a 1-2x in a shirt and according to the charts a 4x in pants. So what I did is buy some jeans that zipped up but where on the stretchy side. I am not a hip hugger jean kind of lady, so Lees has jeans that fit nicely. I am able to wear a 24 and happy with that at this point. The hanging has been difficult and emtionally for me to deal with, but recently I have started tummy exercises and have lost about 5 inches. The hang is starting to come up a bit. My legs, oh gosh! They were hanging behind my knees when I stood up, so shorts for me is a no-no. The stationary bike has become my best friend during this harsh winter. That will help build the core of my body along with building strenght in my knees. I had out grown my jeans and put weight back on this year, but they now fit comfy again and looking forward to getting into my other favorite jeans again. Jeans was a big moment for me. My arms, butt and back are not to bad and can be tightened up with work. I think it is all in how you are built. Either way, work out- work out- work out- work out. Working out is a benefit in so many ways. This gift is wonderful for all of us. I hope you enjoy your journey and best wishes for your goals.

I am almost at my 3 year annivesary post-op...I see it as a gift. Like most of the posts I have read, I just wish I had done it sooner. I will be 44 this year and I am living better than I was in my 20's and 30's. The only advice I can give is, use your first 6 months of post-op seriously and go for all of your follow ups. Learn to change your behaviors, be gentle on yourself when you make a mistake, and seek a support group in your area. Talk to others that are feeling what you are, it will help. I did not do this, but with this wonderful gift I can still make it work. It is a life time gift to be cherished. And of course..protien, protien, protien. ;o)